{"id":1540,"date":"2023-01-20T10:20:49","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T10:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/?p=1540"},"modified":"2023-01-20T10:23:39","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T10:23:39","slug":"get-espn-plus-on-vizio-smart-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/get-espn-plus-on-vizio-smart-tv\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get ESPN Plus on Vizio Smart TV (Explained)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_57_1 ez-toc-wrap-right counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-662c9e667bd25\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-662c9e667bd25\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-662c9e667bd25\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/get-espn-plus-on-vizio-smart-tv\/#is-espn-available-on-vizio-tvs\" title=\"Is ESPN+ Available on Vizio TVs?\">Is ESPN+ Available on Vizio TVs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/get-espn-plus-on-vizio-smart-tv\/#how-can-i-watch-espn-plus-on-a-vizio-smart-tv\" title=\"How Can I Watch ESPN Plus on a Vizio Smart TV?\">How Can I Watch ESPN Plus on a Vizio Smart TV?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/get-espn-plus-on-vizio-smart-tv\/#use-airplay\" title=\"Use Airplay\">Use Airplay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/get-espn-plus-on-vizio-smart-tv\/#use-chromecast-built-in\" title=\"Use Chromecast Built-In\">Use Chromecast Built-In<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/get-espn-plus-on-vizio-smart-tv\/#use-an-adapter\" title=\"Use an Adapter\">Use an Adapter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/get-espn-plus-on-vizio-smart-tv\/#watch-espn-online\" title=\"Watch ESPN+ Online\">Watch ESPN+ Online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/get-espn-plus-on-vizio-smart-tv\/#purchase-a-supported-streaming-device\" title=\"Purchase a Supported Streaming Device\">Purchase a Supported Streaming Device<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/get-espn-plus-on-vizio-smart-tv\/#conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/get-espn-plus-on-vizio-smart-tv\/#frequently-asked-questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/where-are-vizio-tvs-made\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vizio TVs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are among the first choices when people are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vizio.com\/en\/shop\/tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">looking for a new TV to buy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Vizio produces affordable TVs that incorporate features that other TVs in the same price range do not have. Vizio TVs use the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/vizio-smartcast-not-working\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smartcast platform<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with pre-installed apps giving users access to different streaming services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/download-apps-on-vizio-tv-without-v-button\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not all apps can be found on Smartcast<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and one such app is the ESPN plus app. Sports lovers wondering how they can get the app on their Vizio TVs should keep reading to find out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1541\" title=\"How to Get ESPN Plus on Vizio Smart TV\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/How-to-Get-ESPN-Plus-on-Vizio-Smart-TV.jpg\" alt=\"How to Get ESPN Plus on Vizio Smart TV\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>KEY TAKEAWAYS<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VIZIO SmartCast TVs have a wide variety of preinstalled apps. You cannot add new apps or delete existing ones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ESPN is not one of the supported apps on VIZIO SmartCast TVs. There\u2019s no native support for the ESPN app and you can\u2019t install it onto your TV.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To watch the ESPN app content on your VIZIO TV, you will have to install it onto your phone, tablet, or laptop and then mirror, cast, or use a hardwired connection to connect your device to the VIZIO TV.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Android users can use Chromecast to cast\/mirror their phone screens to their VIZIO TVs. Or, they can use a USB-C to HDMI adapter compatible with their phone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple users (iPhones\/iPads) can use AirPlay\/AirPlay2 to cast\/mirror their screens to their VIZIO TVs. If they want a wired connection, they can also use one of Apple\u2019s digital AV adapters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can play ESPN+ on your laptop and connect the laptop to your VIZIO TV using an HDMI cable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last option is buying an external streaming device that allows you to download and install the ESPN app (Fire TV Stick 4K\/4K Max, Roku, Apple TV 4K, etc.).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-espn-available-on-vizio-tvs\"><\/span><b>Is ESPN+ Available on Vizio TVs?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vizio TVs use the Smartcast platform, which contains <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vizio.com\/en\/smart-tv-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>over two hundred streaming apps and channels<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The apps are pre-installed, and all users have to do is select an app of their choice, log in if necessary, and they can enjoy their favorite shows.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, the <\/span><b>ESPN app is not one of the apps available on the Smartcast platform<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><b>And if you are wondering if you can download the app, that is also impossible.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is because Smartcast does not allow loading additional apps onto the TV, and only Vizio can add apps to Smartcast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the bright side, <\/span><b>you can still watch sports on ESPN on a Vizio TV if you make a few adjustments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as we shall see in later sections.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-can-i-watch-espn-plus-on-a-vizio-smart-tv\"><\/span><b>How Can I Watch ESPN Plus on a Vizio Smart TV?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since ESPN is unavailable on Vizio TVs, you need a phone, laptop, or streaming device to stream sports on ESPN Plus. Below are instructions for using external devices to access ESPN+ on a Vizio TV.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"use-airplay\"><\/span><b>Use Airplay<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vizio TVs have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/vizio-tv-airplay-not-working\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airplay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a feature used to connect to Apple devices. Airplay can be used to create a peer to peer connections on Apple devices or to share video and audio content with other Airplay-compatible devices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airplay is usually on by default on Vizio TVs, and you can confirm it is enabled by following the steps below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the <\/span><b>Smartcast Home<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> button or the <\/span><b>V<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> button to open the Smartcast home screen.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check whether you can see the Airplay icon next to the cast icon on the top right of the screen. If you see the Airplay icon, it is enabled; if not, you can continue to the steps below to <\/span><b>enable Airplay<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the left\/right navigation keys to highlight <\/span><b>Extras<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and press OK.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scroll down to <\/span><b>Apple Airplay<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and press OK.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highlight the <\/span><b>ON<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> option and press OK.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>Enabling AirPlay on a VIZIO TV<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-video flex-video-youtube\"><iframe title=\"Vizio Smart TV: How to Turn AirPlay 2 On &amp; Off\" width=\"680\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_FtWjC15wYo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After enabling Airplay on the Vizio TV, ensure you have the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/espn-live-sports-scores\/id317469184\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ESPN app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> installed on your iPhone. Also, ensure that your iPhone and TV are on the same Wi-Fi network provided by the same router or access point.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then open the app and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.espn.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360005082492\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">log in or sign<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in to your ESPN account. Once signed in, click the <\/span><b>Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> icon on the app and select <\/span><b>ESPN+ subscriptions &gt; Subscribe &gt; Restore &gt; Setup account<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, enter the appropriate credentials, then select a sport or program you wish to watch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, mirror your iPhone screen to the TV by opening the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-ke\/guide\/iphone\/iph59095ec58\/ios\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">control center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the phone and then selecting <\/span><b>screen mirroring<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A list of available devices will appear on the phone, select your Vizio TV and enter the code on the TV screen if prompted, and you should see a copy of your phone screen on the TV.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>Using AirPlay2 on a VIZIO Smart TV<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-video flex-video-youtube\"><iframe title=\"VIZIO Support\/SmartCast\u2122 | How to use Apple AirPlay 2\" width=\"680\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WGwtY5XmNSw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"use-chromecast-built-in\"><\/span><b>Use Chromecast Built-In<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have an Android phone, you can still access ESPN+ on the TV by <\/span><b>mirroring your phone screen to the TV<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. All you have to do is ensure the phone and Vizio TV are on the same Wi-Fi network.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then you can download the ESPN app from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.espn.score_center&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Play Store<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to access the ESPN+ service.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have the app, launch it and login or sign up; then, once in, select the <\/span><b>Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> icon on the top right and navigate to <\/span><b>ESPN+ subscriptions &gt; Subscribe &gt; Restore &gt; Setup account <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and enter the necessary credentials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next is to open the ESPN+ tab, select anything you want to watch, and tap the cast icon on the screen. A list of available devices will appear, and you can select your Vizio TV to continue watching the TV.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>Casting an Android Phone\u2019s Screen to a VIZIO TV Using Chromecast<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-video flex-video-youtube\"><iframe title=\"How to Cast\/Screen Mirror Android Phone to Vizio TV| Vizio D- Series| ChromeCast|\" width=\"680\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6YAoixc_quA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"use-an-adapter\"><\/span><b>Use an Adapter<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another option is to purchase an adapter compatible with your phone&#8217;s charging port and use the adapter to connect the TV and the phone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This method is more suitable for people who do not have Wi-Fi as it is required to mirror your screen using Airplay or Chromecast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you get the appropriate adapter, connect it to your phone, then connect an HDMI cable to the adapter and one of the TV&#8217;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/vizio-tv-hdmi-not-working\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HDMI inputs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, preferably HDMI 1.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then ensure the TV is on the HDMI input you have connected the phone to, and you should see your phone screen on the TV. You can now open the ESPN app on the phone, go to the ESPN+ tab, and continue enjoying your sports shows.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have an iPhone, you should purchase a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/shop\/product\/MD826AM\/A\/lightning-digital-av-adapter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lightning Digital AV Adapter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a USB-C to HDMI for Android users.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 260px;\" width=\"872\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><b>Adapters for iPhones<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Lightning to Digital AV<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"wp-image-1526 size-medium aligncenter\" title=\"Lightning to Digital AV\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Apple-Lightning-to-Digital-AV-Adapter-99x300.jpg\" alt=\"Lightning to Digital AV\" width=\"99\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-Lightning-Digital-AV-Adapter\/dp\/B009WHV3BM?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=screen_reputati_on-20&amp;linkId=65d355031078ebc2acde17b08c539ac7&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Check Price On Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>USB-C Digital AV<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1527 size-medium\" title=\"USB-C Digital AV\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/USB-C-Digital-AV-130x300.jpg\" alt=\"USB-C Digital AV\" width=\"130\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-USB-C-Digital-Multiport-Adapter\/dp\/B07WF96FY5?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=screen_reputati_on-20&amp;linkId=8887ca2e47df1e593ad4752b172b2baa&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Check Price On Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><b>Adapters for Android Phones (USB-C to HDMI)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Uni USB-C to HDMI<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1542 \" title=\"Uni USB-C to HDMI\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uni-USB-C-to-HDMI-285x300.jpg\" alt=\"Uni USB-C to HDMI\" width=\"200\" height=\"210\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/uni-Thunderbolt-Compatible-Working-MacBook\/dp\/B083Z8QBJ5?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=screen_reputati_on-20&amp;linkId=3b148a8fc5fd6cd15f3859233b11b977&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Check Price On Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Belkin USB-C to HDMI<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1543 size-medium\" title=\"Belkin USB-C to HDMI\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Belkin-USB-C-to-HDMI-300x208.jpg\" alt=\"Belkin USB-C to HDMI\" width=\"300\" height=\"208\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Belkin-Supports-Passthrough-Connected-AVC002btBK\/dp\/B0893452HR?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=screen_reputati_on-20&amp;linkId=73562e124c2412a940edfb58e53649d3&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Check Price On Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"watch-espn-online\"><\/span><b>Watch ESPN+ Online<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, you can access ESPN+ on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ESPN website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and even though Vizio TVs do not have browsers, <\/span><b>you can use a laptop or desktop connected to the TV via HDMI.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then ensure the TV is on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/tv-say-no-signal-when-hdmi-is-plugged-in\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HDMI input<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> connected to the laptop so that you can see your laptop\/desktop screen on the TV.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you are on the website, click on the profile icon on the top right of the screen, select <\/span><b>login <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to enter your credentials, and click <\/span><b>Log in.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, rest the mouse pointer on the ESPN+ option and wait for a hidden menu to be revealed once you see the menu click <\/span><b>Watch now<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to access all ESPN+ content.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"purchase-a-supported-streaming-device\"><\/span><b>Purchase a Supported Streaming Device<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could also purchase a streaming device that supports ESPN to use its firmware as your TV&#8217;s firmware instead of Smartcast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ESPN is supported on the following streaming devices;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.espnplus.com\/espnplus_hc?id=espnplus_article_content&amp;sys_kb_id=84a317c38773dd182c8d433d0ebb35f1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roku devices\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/apple-tv-plus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple TV<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Generation 3 &amp; 4)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/b\/?node=8521791011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fire TV<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.google.com\/product\/chromecast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chromecast dongles<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"height: 134px;\" width=\"910\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><b>Streaming Devices with ESPN\/ESPN+ Support<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Fire TV Stick 4K Max<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1460 \" title=\"Fire TV Stick 4K Max\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Fire-TV-Stick-4K-Max-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Fire TV Stick 4K Max\" width=\"270\" height=\"270\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/fire-tv-stick-4k-max-with-alexa-voice-remote\/dp\/B08MQZXN1X?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=screen_reputati_on-20&amp;linkId=15580076c12d3c9d4690864cc042939e&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Check Price On Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Roku Ultra 4K<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1531 \" title=\"Roku Ultra 4K\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Roku-Ultra-4K-300x287.jpg\" alt=\"Roku Ultra 4K\" width=\"284\" height=\"271\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3H1KNJw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Check Price On Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have any of the above streaming devices, you can search for the ESPN app and download it from the device\u2019s app store. Ensure to contact the manufacturer\u2019s website or consult the user manual for the correct setup procedure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The ESPN app is not natively available on Vizio TVs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and to access ESPN+, you would have to mirror your phone or laptop&#8217;s screen to the TV. You can mirror the screen using features like Airplay and Chromecast built-in or adapters to connect your phone to the TV and enjoy ESPN+ from the phone through the TV. Hopefully, Vizio will soon decide to include ESPN on Smartcast or at least allow users to download apps they really need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Question: How do I install ESPN Plus on my Vizio Smart TV?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Unfortunately, there is no way to install ESPN or any app on a Vizio TV. That is because Vizio TVs use the Smartcast platform, which does not allow users to download or delete apps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To use ESPN+ on a Vizio TV, you would have to download the ESPN app on an iPhone or Android device and mirror your screen to the TV.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Question: How do I add apps to my Vizio Smart TV that are not listed?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Smartcast has a variety of pre-installed apps that you can choose from. However, if the app you are looking for is unavailable on Smartcast, there is no way to add it. You only have options to download the app on the phone, then mirror your screen to the TV, or purchase a streaming device that supports said app.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Question: Where is the Google Play store on Vizio TV?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vizio TVs do not have a Google Play store or any app store. You cannot download new apps to the Smartcast platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vizio TVs are among the first choices when people are looking for a new TV to buy. Vizio produces affordable TVs that incorporate features that other TVs in the same price range do not have. Vizio TVs use the Smartcast platform with pre-installed apps giving users access to different streaming services.\u00a0 However, not all apps can be found on Smartcast, and one such app is the ESPN plus app. Sports lovers wondering how they can get the app on their Vizio TVs should keep reading to find out.\u00a0 KEY TAKEAWAYS VIZIO SmartCast TVs have a wide variety of preinstalled apps. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1545,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1540"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1540"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1540\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1549,"href":"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1540\/revisions\/1549"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1545"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1540"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1540"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/screenreputation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1540"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}